Policy

Buffer property tax relief heard in State Legislature

Reading Time: 3 minutesSF960/HF1680 aims to reduce the property taxes on acres in compliance with Minnesota’s buffer law.

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Corn Growers Advocate for Higher Ethanol Blends

Reading Time: 3 minutesLifting the year-round E15 sales barrier would have no cost while increasing consumer access to the lower-cost, cleaner-burning biofuel.

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Legislative update: State lawmakers receive updated budget forecast

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe February budget forecast numbers are mostly consistent with the November projection but did worsen slightly.

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MCGA testifies in support of priorities at State Legislature

Reading Time: 3 minutesFarmer-leaders have been busy advocating for legislation that would increase opportunities for corn growers.

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MCGA holds annual Day on the Hill event

Reading Time: 3 minutesFarmer-leaders visited with over 25 state legislators and members of the Walz administration, highlighting issues important to family corn farmers.

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MPCA finalizes changes to feedlot general permits

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe finalization came after a public comment period over the summer and subsequent revision by the agency.

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Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act introduced

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe bill would allow for nationwide, permanent year-round sales of fuel with up to 15% ethanol by volume.

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Legislative update: House reaches power-sharing agreement

Reading Time: 3 minutesBills that reflect the Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s priorities are being introduced in both chambers.

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Reflecting on Change

Reading Time: 2 minutesChange is hard. Change is scary. But change can also lead to growth and development, NCGA’s VP for Public Policy Brooke Appleton writes.

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